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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1924

Page

3

Washington ready for toughest game this season

Washington high school football team leaves for Davenport at 8 40 am hoping to upset the river city squad regarded as this year’s strongest foe. Captain Duke and McConnell will start at ends with Bramer Palmer tackles Bain Schulty guards Reiner center Let quarterback Marshall Elwell and Weaver backfield. Substitutes include Edwards Turper McCartney Swisher Korf Bales and Gallagher. Referee Ted Sauer of Fairfield and umpire Block of the Tri-Cities. Quarters at the Y M C A in Davenport prior to the 3 o clock kickoff.

Davenport Washington River Town McKinstry Duke McConnell Bramer Palmer Bain Schulty Reiner Marshall Elwell Oif Weaver Edwards Turper McCartney Swisher Korf Bales Gallagher

Infant Rose Anna Teets Buried in Elm Grove Cemetery

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Teets of Gary Indiana was brought to Washington for burial today. Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery.

Rose Anna*Teets Gerald Teets Gary Washington Inter- Joent Elm Grove Cemetery

Democratic Meeting Draws Crowd at Young America

A large crowd packed the Young America school house to hear Supervisor Sam Donahey and Alex Miller speak on county ticket interests. The neighborhood showed strong turnout with many residents present and several attendees traveling from Washington.

Young America Sam Donahey Alex Miller Washington

Card of Thanks for Kindness after Bereavement

We thank friends for kindness shown during our recent bereavement from Mrs Geo BE Brown and Son Mary McAvoy and Family.

Geo. BE. Brown Mary McAvoy

Stone placed for Wells Park at county hospital entrance

A granite boulder with a bronze plate bearing William Perry Wells Park is installed near the county hospital entrance. It will be unveiled during Sunday ceremonies. The stone, moved from a farm south of town, honors Mr Wells generosity in gifting the land, funded by gifts from thousands of county school children.

William Perry Wells Washington County

Daub Family Visits Batavia. Albany Grand Chapter Return

Mr and Mrs Amile Daub and granddaughters Mildred and Bernice Nindall visited Batavia last Sunday to spend time at brother Alex Daub's home. Mrs Katie Daub of Leroy Kansas joined them there and will stay a week with son Amile and family. A N Alberson returned from Spencer Illinois after attending the Iowa Grand Chapter sessions.

Amile Daub Mildred Bernice Nindall Batavia Alex Daub Katie Daub Leroy, Kan Amile Ad A. N. Alberson Spencer, Il Grand State of Iowa

Medical Society to Convene Here in 1925 Jubilee

The Southeastern Iowa Medical Society held its annual meeting in Mt. Pleasant. Dr. H C Hull was elected president for the coming year and the 1925 convention will be in Washington to mark the society's fiftieth anniversary dating to its 1875 founding. Dr. Jefferidge of Muscatine and Dr. H F Huston of Burlington were named vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Dr J H Hull, father of the new president, helped organize the original meeting. The jubilee program and large expected attendance were noted.

Washington Southeastern Iowa Medical Society Mt. Pleasant H.C. Hull Ie Society F.everidge Muscatine H. F. Huston Burlington Crawfordsville J. H. Hull C. A. Bolce Boice J. C. Boice

Evening Journal Campaign Prize Ad Promises Votes for Subscriptions

The Evening Journal runs a mass appeal urging readers to start new subscriptions or renewals by Saturday night to win a $2000 campaign prize and a chance at cars. It touts 24 hours of active effort, emphasizes added prize value for subscribing, and warns candidates to solicit every fresh subscription before 9 PM.

Candidates with most campaign collections named

The following candidates who turned in the greatest amount of campaign collections by 6 p m yesterday hold the place of honor today Mrs Harry Dickerson out of town Miss Gladys Hesseltine Coneville Ta

Gladys Hesseltine Coneville

Robbers Escape After Wellman Produce Office Heist

Sheriff Charles M. Denison and Deputy Fred Sweet chased suspects from Wellman after a break in at Adams Produce. The bandits carried about 6500 in currency 200 in checks and a championship ring valued around 600. The trail led to Iowa City where a stolen Ford was abandoned. many suspects were released as nonparticipants.

Charles M. Denison Fred Sweet Town City Adams Produce Company Wellman Denison Iowa City Wellman Street

IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GOLF

At a board meeting chairman Fred Martin ordered preparations for course upgrades. Permanent greens will replace temporary ones after three new fairways are cleared of stumps. A specialist will lay clay and black soil, replace sod, and finish a smooth surface. Work on clearing the three holes proceeds quickly.

Washington Country Club Fred Martin

Admen Discuss Advertising Quality in Washington Meeting

The Washington Advertising club held its regular meeting and dinner yesterday. Manager Dickerson of Penney tore illustrated ads showing certain qualities and proved interesting and profitable. J. H. Warren discussed expanding the trade area with improved advertising methods, noting it pays to advertise.

Washington Advertising Club Dickerson Penney J. H. Warren Washington

Mondell Defends Republicans at Graham Theater

Frank W. Mondell urged Iowa voters to credit Republican farmer relief, citing tariff laws and the war finance corporation. He contrasted Republican achievements with La Follette’s third party critique and defended the Supreme Court while praising Dawes and Coolidge.

la Follette Frank W. Mondel Wyoming Graham Theater War Finance Corporation Iowa Mondell Davis Republican Party Mondeil LaPollette Mr. Monde Eteers Inter Dawes Republian Europe la Folletta la Pollette Mendell Democratic Party Supreme Court Congress High Court Monde

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